Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2)
30 October 2019 After launching the Career and Transportation Education Carnival 2019 at Seremban on Oct 19, Transport Minister Anthony Loke told reporters that a special committee comprising government agencies and ministries had been set up to ensure smoother operations at various entry points into the country. This is in view of Visit Malaysia 2020 … Continue reading Are all parties on the same page in welcoming tourists?
18 October 2019 AirAsia Group Berhad chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes expressed disappointment with Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) for its handling of complaints of Immigration counter congestion at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Fernandes said AirAsia had submitted a letter to Mavcom requesting help to resolve the congestion, but in return … Continue reading AirAsia irked by long queues at klia2
27 September 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd has long had a tumultuous relationship with its landlord, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). Both companies have clashed in the past over issues related to klia2, ranging from its location, cost and facilities to delays in its completion. But the feud has escalated of late because of differences over … Continue reading Work with us and Malaysia will win, AirAsia tells MAHB and Mavcom
21 September 2019 This past week the AirAsia group paid off just under US$10 million in overdue passenger charges to Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB). MAHB is the operator of Kuala Lumpur International Airport – a main hub of AirAsia. The payment comes after an official ruling by Kuala Lumpur High Court in July that … Continue reading AirAsia Pays Off Almost $10 Million In Outstanding Passenger Charges
12 September 2019 Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) executive chairman Dr Nungsari Radhi has come out strongly in defence of the aviation regulator’s role, saying it is to ensure its work benefits the industry overall and not any one specific player. “There are many stakeholders in the aviation industry in Malaysia, not merely one. We have … Continue reading Mavcom works to benefit all in the aviation sector, not just one, says chairman
12 September 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd co-founder and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes says it is “absurd” that low-cost carriers (LCCs) dominate the Malaysian aviation market, but the country does not have dedicated low-cost carrier terminals (LCCTs). Fernandes pointed out that in Malaysia, LCCs account for 57% and 51% of domestic and … Continue reading Fernandes: Absurd that M’sia does not have LCCTs
11 September 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd co-founder and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes says it is “absurd” that low-cost carriers (LCCs) dominate the Malaysian aviation market but the country does not have dedicated low-cost carrier terminals (LCCTs). Fernandes pointed out that in Malaysia, LCCs account for 57% and 51% of domestic and … Continue reading Absurd’ that Malaysia does not have LCCTs, says AirAsia chief Tony Fernandes
9 September 2019 AirAsia Bhd group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes (pix) has claimed that the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has failed the country’s aviation sector, backing it with seven reasons, including introducing bureaucratic policies. “Some of the requirements imposed by Mavcom include airlines notifying other local airlines on new route applications which … Continue reading Mavcom has failed the aviation sector, says Fernandes
30 August 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd would not take any legal action against Malaysia Airports Holding Bhd (MAHB) following the technical glitches which disrupted operations at both Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) terminals. Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said the disruption was not major for AirAsia. “We are not taking any specific … Continue reading AirAsia won’t sue MAHB for system glitches at KLIA and klia2
30 August 2019 News of the reduced Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for destinations beyond Asean countries at other airports other than the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is a victory for AirAsia Group Bhd, said its chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. Earlier today, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that the new PSC charges … Continue reading New PSC charges ensures everyone is charged fairly, says Tony Fernandes